Head to head: The Sharks opened their six-game East Coast swing in Washington on Oct. 15 and the Capitals came away with a 4-1 victory. San Jose did win last season’s lone meeting between the teams, 7-2 at HP Pavilion.

Capitals update: The Capitals traded captain Chris Clark and Milan Jurcina to Columbus on Monday for left wing Jason Chimera, who makes his Washington debut tonight. Coach Bruce Boudreau has indicated he wants to take some time before naming a new captain. Washington had won three in a row before losing 6-3 to Carolina on Monday night. G Michal Neuvirth is expected to be in nets.

Sharks update: San Jose will be looking for its sixth victory in a row after surviving a 3-2 shootout against the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday night. C Joe Pavelski — who scored a regulation goal and the only one in the shootout — missed Tuesday’s practice with a “maintenance day.” As many as four Sharks could be named to Canada’s Olympic team when the roster is announced at 9 a.m. today.

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